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【Remarks at the beginning of Prime Minister Abe】 This year, also the world leaders gathered, I came here to New York. Since the Washington, DC in June, I have not been to the US for the first time in three months, but I thank the American people for their unchanging and heart-warming welcome. For many years, Japan and the United States have strongly led the world free trade system together as an alliance with strong ties and economic superpowers at the same time. And, as we expand mutual trade, we have increased investment in each other country and deepened economic dependency relationship. Currently, there are 1.74 million automobiles exported from Japan to the United States, but the number of automobiles Japanese companies such as Toyota and Honda produces in the United States is more than twice that of 3.757 million vehicles. Automobile factory, parts factory, transport service, dealer. By making 1.5 million jobs in the United States, I make a big contribution to the American economy. A year and a half since President Trump has assumed office, Japanese companies have decided to invest a new $ 20 billion in the United States. This creates 37,000 new jobs. This is more than any other country in the world. Everything is a consequence of raising the flag of free trade high, the two countries have steadily developed economic relations and have matured. Never let the hands of the clock go back. Rather, by further evolving this relationship, it is necessary to make mutual trade and investment more active. We shared the big awareness with President Trump and agreed to begin negotiations on TAG at the US-Japan summit meeting to promote trade in goods between Japan and the United States. As its premise, for agricultural products, the content promised in the past economic partnership agreement is the maximum. I firmly confirmed that the United States respects this position in the future negotiations. At the same time, while this consultation was in progress, we confirmed that we should not take action against the spirit of this agreement, that is, that Japan will not be subject to an additional tariff under Article 232 . In addition, we agreed to work on other tariff problems as soon as possible. In the future, we will expand cooperation between Japan and the US against unfair trade practices in a wide range of fields such as electronic commerce and intellectual property. I was able to confirm the strong determination of me and President Trump in this joint statement. TPP (Pacific Rim Partnership) is a pioneer of it. It is an ambitious attempt to establish fair rules of a new era in a vast market without merely restricting liberalization of trade. From now on, Japan will continue to work closely with the United States, Europe and other countries and also cooperate and cooperate with Asian countries including China and India through RCEP (East Asia Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) Evolving the economic order. We will lead the rule making for that. It was just one year ago that President Trump was mentioned at the United Nations General Assembly for the first time to mention Megumi Yokota and to solve the abduction issue. In the past year, the situation surrounding North Korea has changed drastically. Historical North Korea summit meeting in June. We have to make further momentum on the new flow that was born from that, and we must promptly achieve complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Japan-U.S. Summit talks with today’s President Trump and yesterday’s talks with President Moon Jae in South Korea will work closer together in Japan, the United States, Japan, the United States and South Korea I agreed with that. And resolve the most important issue of abduction as soon as possible. At the UN General Assembly this year, I also appealed to the international community for its strong determination. Just before leaving Japan, I saw all the families of the victims of the abduction, and they asked a truly fruitful story. I also telled the message to President Trump. The president found out and enthusiastically listened to my story. And the Japanese way of thinking is also communicated to Kim Jung-eun, the chairman. In this way, he told me again. Next, I myself must face Kim Ronkey chairperson. By breaking the shells of mutual distrust and resolving the problems of abductions, nuclear weapons, and missiles directly, we will face each other directly, liquidate the unfortunate past and normalize diplomatic relations with North Korea. I am so determined. We will continue to develop strategic peaceful diplomacy and economic diplomacy while continuing to look at the globe for the next three year terms of office. I believe that this New York visit made a good start. After returning home, on October 2, at the end of the week, we will make personnel affairs of party officials and cabinet remodel. Liberal Democratic Party is a treasure trove of human resources. By making as many opportunities for everyone as possible on a solid foundation, we will promote the creation of a new country in Japan toward Heisei’s future age. I want to make a strong start. From me, it is over.
[Q & A reply] (NHK original reporter) Prime Minister, agreed to enter into negotiations for the signing of goods trade agreement at today’s US-Japan summit meeting, President Trump said, with the aim of reducing the trade deficit It shows a willingness to trade friction, but what do you think of going forward with President Trump? Also, although the Trump regime has shown a willingness to negotiate FTAs and conclude FTAs, is the Prime Minister looking ahead to the trade agreement on EPA or FTA? At the same time, I was told that the Cabinet remodeling and the party executives personnel will be held on the 2nd, but how do you think the scope of the foundation on which a firm foundation and prime are repeatedly stated Cow.
(Prime Minister Abe) The first thing I would like to say is that the compensation of trade restrictions measures does not benefit any country. Japan and the United States have long benefited under the free trade regime for many years. I think that it should never be such as to turn back the hands of the clock. Naturally, the United States has a position of the United States, Japan has a position of Japan. While respecting the differences between the two sides, it is necessary to further promote trade between the two countries, to create the win-win economic relations, and I think that this is the agreement today . On that basis, the TAG negotiations on trade in goods and goods in Japan and the United States are completely different from the comprehensive FTA that Japan has joined so far. In any case, I would like to continue the discussion so that both sides will have a meritful result firmly. As for personnel affairs, as I said at the press conference, I think that it is a firm foundation, and that it is a firm foundation, I would like you to understand, for example, , Members of the official residence, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan Suzuki and Deputy Secretary Nishimura and Mr. Nogami here, I would like to work firmly together at the official residence and I am deputy prime minister Aso We also want to support as firmly as the foundation, but about the extent of the foundation, it is exactly the foundation what the foundation, so it will take a long time for the plane until we return from now , I would like to think over it carefully.
(CBS Pamela Folk UN Corp. correspondent) Prime Minister, let me easily follow up with the previous question. Today, President Trump has said that Prime Minister has confidence in agreeing to start free trade agreement negotiations and starting consultations. And more interestingly, the president is sure to work, but if not, he said. I do not know what that means. Did Prime Minister take this as a threat? What do you think about the tariff imposition and the timeline of starting consultation? Also, as a bigger question, is the Prime Minister satisfied at the current pace on denuclearization of North Korea? Also, when will Prime Minister intend to meet with Kim Jong-Ian, Chairman?
(Prime Minister Abe) TAG which we agreed this time, which is different from FTA, but it is just negotiations on goods trade. And this is understanding of Japan’s position that mutual agricultural products, such as Japanese agricultural products, which are beyond what we approved in the past economic partnership negotiations are not accepted, and we understand the position of the United States We also respect that what we have written in this agreement is that there is a difference, we respect the claims of the United States. Regarding the agricultural products I mentioned earlier, I think that we are also aware of our way of thinking that we respect the utmost respect for our thinking and what has been acknowledged in previous agreements. Regardless of the 232 articles and so on you said at any rate, there are trust relationships that Japan and the United States have accumulated a long history. I think that negotiable negotiations on the trust relationship could be made and I think that I can get such a conclusion in this TAG that will definitely lead to expanding trade and investment in both countries. And about the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, I believe that everything began at the historic North Korea summit meeting this June. As a politician, I have experienced a framework agreement in 1994, or a joint statement of the Six-Party Talks in 2005. Unfortunately it did not work. But at this summit, the two leaders signed a joint statement and issued a joint statement, I think this is a very important weight. I hope that the agreement in this joint statement will be steadily implemented and the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula will be realized at an early stage. In addition, Japan expects the recent inter-Korean summit talks to lead to complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. In this occasion of the General Assembly of the United Nations, we held talks with President Trump, President Sergeant Tiger, or United Nations Secretary General Guterres and complete implementation of the Security Council resolution is indispensable for the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula , I agreed with the recognition that it is necessary. North Korea is at the crossroads of whether to grasp historical opportunities or not, North Korea has unspoiled natural resources, and there are also labor force that can greatly increase productivity As soon as the problem is resolved, you can draw a bright future. Continuously working closely with the United States and South Korea, working with China and various countries in cooperation with the international community, we are working on resolving the important abduction issue for Japan, as well as denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula I would like to.
(Sankei Shimbun Tanbei reporter) I am sorry, Prime Minister, as an additional question of the previous question, please let me ask your question once again as to how the Prime Minister is thinking about the pace of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. In addition, it becomes the following question from this place. Regarding the North Korean relations, at the Japan-ROK summit meeting yesterday, president Kim Tae-won at the previous inter-Korean summit talked to Kim Jong-il, the chairperson of the Korean Workers’ Party, “We are ready to dialogue with Japan at an appropriate time, It is said that they received explanation that they said “There is.” The Japanese side did not explain Mr. Kim Ronkin’s remarks, but how does Prime Minister take this remark? Also, is there a recognition that the situation is moving forward towards Japan-Morning summit talks? I’m sorry to have added to that, but I was told that President Trump is looking forward to the second round of the US-North Korea summit meeting at the previous US-Japan summit talk, Or was he being told something?
(Prime Minister Abe) First of all, at the pace of the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, what kind of pace it is going to be, but also on the 23rd night we talked a lot about the problems of President Trump and the Korean Peninsula. Also at this summit meeting, I think that we were able to perfectly agree on the basic principles we talked about denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and also in the current situation recognition. I think I was able to rub each other. However, as to what kind of pace we are going to proceed in negotiations with the idea that we are in the hands of mind, we are not able to speak to himself silently However, as scheduled by Mr. Tanaka now, as the second US-North Korea summit meeting, before that, I realized that Secretary of State Pompeo had made an announcement to visit Pyongyang even next month We are. We believe that in the meeting for such preparations and further summit talks, it will be done with the idea that large progress must of course be made. And at the Japan-ROK Summit Meeting yesterday, President Saito Tiger announced that at the recent inter-Korean summit talks, he told Kim Jong-un about the importance of resolving the abduction issue and the way of thinking on Japan-North Korea relations There was an introduction. Although there was explanation about the exchange etc. at that time, I would like you to withhold the answer in view of the sensitive nature of Japan-Korea relations, including the reaction of Kim Jong-cha, the chairperson of Kim Jong- . On that basis, a new trend has been born by the US-North Korea summit meeting in June, and in order to solve the abduction issue which has not been resolved for a long time, I also break the shells of mutual distrust, I believe we must face Kim Jong-Il, chairman of the board. Also, I am ready to face Kim Jong-Ie, chairman. There is nothing decided now, but beyond doing this, I am determined to have to make a talk that will help resolve the abduction issue.
(AFP correspondent Sean Tandon US Department of State Correspondent Correspondent) Prime, Thank you. Please tell us about the big issues that were picked up at the General Assembly this week. That is an Iran problem. Regarding sanctions against Iran, there is a great disagreement between the United States and allies. Europe is seeking a settlement method to avoid sanctions by the United States. How is Japan's position? Do you think that US actions can be justified? Does Japan think about reducing Iranian crude oil and imports of petroleum products? Or would you explore a way to avoid sanctions in cooperation with Europe?
(Prime Minister Abe) Japan supports Iran's nuclear agreement as one that contributes to strengthening the international non-proliferation regime and stabilizing the Middle East. We continue to expect constructive response by the concerned countries and I informed President Rohani that we had a meeting today. We have also communicated this idea to the US government at various levels. Regarding economic relations with Iran including Iranian crude oil imports, while closely exchanging opinions with related countries, we have worked so as not to adversely affect the activities of Japanese companies. We have been conducting discussions at the administrative level three times with the US government, and we plan to continue discussions in the future. What is Japan's position is, but Japan has a Japan-US alliance. In that situation, we have mutual trust, we are talking about this issue while firmly maintaining the relationship of trust.
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